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AD54 HBL

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 212,722 miles on the clock, averaging 12,595 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for AD54 HBL

MOT Status
Due date passed
212,722
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
12,595

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading212,722 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,229
Average per year12,595
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AD54 HBL 39k82k126k169k213k '08'21'16

Check AD54 HBL

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage212,722 miles
Since last MOT+10,229 miles
PASS
Mileage202,493 miles
Since last MOT+13,182 miles
PASS
Mileage189,311 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,311 miles
Since last MOT+8,606 miles
PASS
Mileage180,705 miles
Since last MOT+17,826 miles
PASS
Mileage162,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,879 miles
Since last MOT+19,196 miles
PASS
Mileage143,683 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,683 miles
Since last MOT+4,876 miles
PASS
Mileage138,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,807 miles
Since last MOT+10,455 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,352 miles
Since last MOT+9,927 miles
PASS
Mileage118,425 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,425 miles
Since last MOT+7,365 miles
PASS
Mileage111,060 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,050 miles
Since last MOT+9,775 miles
PASS
Mileage101,275 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,270 miles
Since last MOT+17,428 miles
PASS
Mileage83,842 miles
Since last MOT+6,850 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,992 miles
Since last MOT+17,267 miles
PASS
Mileage59,725 miles
Since last MOT+20,796 miles
PASS
Mileage38,929 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 HBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About AD54 HBL

What car is AD54 HBL?

AD54 HBL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.

What is the mileage of AD54 HBL?

The last recorded mileage for AD54 HBL was 212,722 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD54 HBL passed its MOT?

AD54 HBL has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2021.

Is AD54 HBL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD54 HBL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AD54 HBL?

AD54 HBL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.